Neurotica

Neurotica was formed in 1995 by Shawn Bowen and Kelly Shaefer,
the latter only a couple of years removed from his prior
band,
the mighty prog/deathsters
Atheist.
They caught their first break when none other than
AC/DC's
Brian Johnson caught one of their shows and was inspired to
help the band out, going so far as to produce their
debut album.
Several years later came another break, in the form of
extensive Ozzfest appearances that heightened their popularity,
eventually leading to their being signed by WWE's new
Smackdown Records label for their third, and last,
album.
Musically, Neurotica has nothing to offer old
Atheist fans,
as there is no sign of death metal here.
Instead, the focus is on high-energy loud hard rock, with
a slight grunge influence that might remind one
of a more upbeat
Alice In Chains
(musically, not vocally).
Shaefer has a fine, gruff, forceful vocal style that suits
this music perfectly.
Though the album garnered some good reviews, the band
decided to not to continue, and broke up somewhere around
late 2002.
As late as 2004 Shaefer indicated an interest to revive
the band, but as of this writing he is focused on the
reunited Atheist.